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AO51 VGU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 92,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,961 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,960 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 91,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,438 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,577 miles

sill covers fitted can not cheak sills

Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 88,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,567 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 80,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,422 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 74,196 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AO51 VGU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 VGU registered?

AO51 VGU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AO51 VGU safe to buy?

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